Grants Manager - Fundraising
Location: US, IA, Waterloo
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
Function: Finance

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Job description:
PURPOSE OF JOB:   The Grants Manager plans and implements long and short term strategies to solicit funding from foundations, corporations, United Way and other grant-giving organizations.  They collaborate with key staff to secure funding for GSEIWI initiatives and to ensure GSEIWI funding needs are met in conformity with Council goals, policies, and standards as established by Girl Scouts of the USA and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. ACCOUNTABLE TO: VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):Write and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals and any related reports.Act as primary relationship manager for grant funders.Coordinates and maintains an effective fund development data management system to ensure accurate donor acknowledgement and access to funding sources.Assists in developing and maintaining the council’s grant writing procedures.Works closely with fund development team to assist with creation and implementation of fundraising strategies.Develop and implement an annual plan of work that solicits grants from all of the United Ways throughout our councils.  This includes the writing of applications and any additional monthly, quarterly or annual reports.May work small donor portfolio to cultivate, solicit and steward donors.GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:1.        Actively supports and promotes the Council’s commitment to diversity.Actively supports all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among staff members, volunteers, and girls.Understands and internalizes the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely mannerSeeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all council operations with positive and creative approaches to challenges.Ensures that materials prepared and produced for the Council’s internal and external audiences reflect the highest standards of excellence.Demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.Embraces fund development as an important component of job-related responsibilities by contributing personally and seizing opportunities to make the Girl Scout case for support.Attends administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:
TOP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Individual must possess strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills,; must be capable of managing multiple projects and measuring outcomes; and must have solid fund development background with project management and evaluation experience.Must have the following competencies as defined in Job Competencies Definitions:·         Interpersonal Skills·         Leadership·         Networking·         Project Management·         Fund Development  QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS):1.     Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent of 3 years fund development and/or grant writing experience.2.    Ability to maintain confidential information within the department and council.        3.   Ability to use diplomacy at all times when interacting with volunteers, members of the public, and other staff members.        4.    Accurate word processing and data entry skills.  Working knowledge of:  Windows 95, Microsoft XP and Excel.        5.    Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail and persistent follow through.6.  Ability to function as part of a team while working independently, with little supervision, in a highly organized manner.7.    Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.8.    Dependable with regular access to an automobile in serviceable condition, valid drivers and automobile        license and proof of automobile insurance

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